The Evolution of the Messianic Idea (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780557715428)

The Evolution of the Messianic Idea: a Study in Comparative Religion / by W.O.E.(William Oscar Emil) Oesterley. CONTENTS include: Part 1: The Antecedents of the Messianic Idea: Introduction--The Earliest Forms of Myth Due to Elemental Characteristics in Man--Floating Myth-Material was used by Old Testament Writers and Adapted to Higher Teaching--The "Tehom-Myth" Among the Hebrews, Other Peoples, and Extensions--The "Jahwe-Myth", Helbringer among Other Peoples--The "Paradise Myth", among Other Peoples. Part 2: Some examples of Adaptation and Development: Summary--Satan--The Messiah--The Messianic Era--Conclusion. Reproduction of 1908 Edition.

Author: W. O. E. Oesterley
ISBN-10: 0557715423
ISBN-13: 9780557715428
Publisher: Lulu Press
Language: English
Published: 12/03/2010
Pages: 296
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.88lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.67d